May 30, 2007 Special Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 convened a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in the Board Room (C307) at Illinois Valley Community College.

Members Physically Present

David L. Wilcoxson, Board Chair
Dennis N. Thompson, Vice Chair
Lori E. Scroggs, Secretary
Paula J. Endress
David O. Mallery
Thomas C. Setchell
Deborah L. Sweeden
Elizabeth Kunkel, Student Trustee

Members Absent

Others Physically Present

Larry D. Huffman, President

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was moved by Mr. Thompson to approve the agenda as presented.  It was moved by Mrs. Sweeden and seconded by Mrs. Endress to amend the agenda by removing agenda item 6. – Appointment of Interim President for IVCC.  Mrs. Sweeden preferred removing this item from the agenda to prevent the Board from acting prematurely in choosing an interim president.  She wanted the Board to discuss the options and to gather thoughts before making a decision. 

Student Advisory Vote:  “Aye” – Ms. Kunkel.  Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mrs. Endress, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Mallery, Dr. Scroggs, and Mrs. Sweeden.  “Nays” – Mr. Setchell and Mr. Wilcoxson, motion carried.

APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA

It was moved by Mrs. Sweeden and seconded by Mr. Mallery to approve the amended agenda.  Motion passed by voice vote.

CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Mr. Mallery and seconded by Dr. Scroggs to convene a closed session at 6:05 p.m. to discuss 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.  The motion passed by voice vote.

On a motion by Mr. Setchell, seconded by Dr. Scroggs and carried unanimously, the regular meeting resumed at 7:10 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Sweeden, and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.